In this Episode of the Spiraken Manga Review, Xan delves into the mind of an indentured servant as he reviews the shonen supernatural manga Black Butler by Yana Toboso ----more---- He also discusses Spiraken's plans for the upcoming Sakura Matsuri as well as what is a butler exactly and why do they butle. Hope You Enjoy this episode Music For Episode: Background Music -La Gardenia by Kalafina (Kuroshitsuji OST ), Intro Music -Monochrome Kiss by Sid( Kuroshitsuji OST),Background Music -I'm Alive by Becca!(Kuroshitsuji OST ), Background Music -The Butler by Kalafina (Kuroshitsuji OST ), Background Music -La Gardenia by Kalafina (Kuroshitsuji OST ), Ending Music - Lacrimosa by Kalafina ( Kuroshitsuji OST) Our Website http://www.spiraken.com Our Forum http://spiraken.darkbb.com Our Email Spiraken@gmail.com Xan's Email xan@spiraken.com Our Twitter Spiraken Xboxlive Gamertag Xan Spiraken Our Voicemail 206-350-8462 Random Question of the Week: Who is Sebastian's Rival?
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